Electrical Infrastructure Planning & Strategy Consultant

Overview of the Role

Tandem Interim is seeking an Electrical Infrastructure Planning & Strategy Consultant to support a national authority responsible for industrial cities and zones across Saudi Arabia. This contract position is based in Riyadh and requires 5-10 years of relevant experience. The role focuses on strategic advisory and infrastructure planning, guiding the client on the expansion of electrical infrastructure across its portfolio.

Role Context and Purpose

The consultant will advise senior stakeholders on critical aspects of electrical infrastructure, including substation planning, electrical capacity, infrastructure master planning, demand forecasting, and investment prioritization. This involves translating engineering requirements into strategic recommendations and infrastructure roadmaps. This is a strategic advisory role and does not involve hands-on electrical design or execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and provide advice on electrical infrastructure master plans for industrial cities and technology zones.
• Assess substation requirements, including siting, sizing, and capacity, at a portfolio level.
• Develop electrical capacity roadmaps based on current and projected demand.
• Advise leadership on infrastructure expansion priorities and investment decisions.
• Translate technical engineering assessments into business cases, investment recommendations, and strategic plans.
• Engage with government entities, ministries, utilities, and other key stakeholders to support infrastructure planning and regulatory alignment.
• Support discussions with tenants and facility operators from a strategic planning perspective.
• Prepare high-quality technical studies, executive presentations, dashboards, and recommendations using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Provide senior-level advisory on electrical infrastructure risks, capacity constraints, and long-term development requirements.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Significant senior-level experience in electrical infrastructure planning, strategy, consulting, or advisory.
• Proven experience with substation planning, capacity planning, and electrical network master planning.
• Strong stakeholder management experience across government, utilities, industrial clients, and senior leadership.
• Knowledge of Saudi electrical/utility requirements, particularly Saudi Electricity Company standards, is highly desirable.

Location and Work Type

This is a contract position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working with a leading national authority to shape the future of industrial cities and zones.